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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Kentucky

6 Colleges in the United States
$23,160 Avg Student Debt
$49,161 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value General Mathematics Badge [General Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/general-mathematics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value general mathematics schools.

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2027 Best Value General Mathematics Schools in Kentucky

If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the general mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Best Value General Mathematics Schools

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY

Northern Kentucky University tops our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools in Kentucky. Set in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,088 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,912. Students borrow a median of $25,572 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $52,565. That is a strong return on a $25,572 median debt. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #2 makes Murray State University one of the best values for general mathematics. Set in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $23,420 in student loans. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $48,423. That is a strong return on a $23,420 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.

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A rank of #3 makes Morehead State University one of the best values for general mathematics. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,024, compared with $14,980 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $24,218. Early-career general mathematics graduates make about $24,257. That is a strong return on a $24,218 median debt. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.

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Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

Western Kentucky University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,499 to complete the general mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Western Kentucky University generally make around $44,778. That is a strong return on a $24,499 median debt. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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A rank of #5 makes University Of Louisville one of the best values for general mathematics. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,136 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,482. General Mathematics graduates carry a median of $18,750 in student loans. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of $58,534 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kentucky ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Typical student debt for general mathematics graduates is $22,500. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Kentucky earn a median of $39,211 early in their careers. Set against $22,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 93% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 6 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 6 ranked schools only.

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